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Overshadowed by dogs, cats show that they can be just as loyal as dogs. But they are different than dogs in so many ways. Maybe that is the reason why cats are often seen as self-centered animals that only think about them self and no one else. But with the right recipe, cats might show that maybe they are even more loyal than you think!

Instant Friendship?

You can compare your cat to humans when we’re talking about friendship. If you just got a new cat, there is no such thing as instant friendship, or instant trust between the two of you. When you meet a stranger, a potential friend, you need to get to know each other before you might become friends. You need to work on the friendship together before you will be able to trust each other. The same goes for cats, you need to get to know each other — What toys does your new kitty like? How is his behavior like? — you need to take effort and in return your cat will trust you and be loyal.

Routine

Cats are routine-animals, so it’s important to stick to a routine you have set up. For example: Daily training or a half hour of play and affection before feeding-time. And overtime they will seek attention, hang around near you, sleep in the same room with you. They want to spend time with you, they want to be part of your life and they will show curiosity to the things you do. Most cats will even become excited and wait at the door for you to come home.

Personality

Every cat has his/her own personality, no cat is the same. They have their own needs, so it’s important to understand your cat. Rescue cat or a specific breed, I think all cats can be just as loyal, depending on how you treat your cat. So if you don’t pay attention to your cat, or don’t stick to a routine, you shouldn’t expect any loyalty — or love — from your cat.

Cats are also very honest animals. When they are hungry, they will tell you they are hungry and they demand food right away. If they don’t like something, they tell you and eventually walk away or you might end up with some scratches. But they will also let you know when they appreciate the things you do. Show their affection for you, love you, and be loyal.

So routine and getting to know your cat, his/her needs are very important in order to get a bond with your cat. It takes patience, time and effort, but you will be rewarded with affectionate and a loyal cat. But it does depend on the cat, to varying degrees how loyal he or she will be.

I remember when I was sick one time. My black-and-white cat Hiro would only sit near me or on my lap and would only leave when I would get off the couch or when he was hungry. While Hiro is normally not a cat who sits on your lap or hangs around you the entire day. Not to mention he was very affectionate. And both my cats know exactly when we come home, and the way they welcome us shows me that cats can be just as loyal as dogs. I have even known cats who protected their guardians from dangerous or scary situations! Well if that isn’t loyalty, then I don’t know what it is!

Haha, yes I do. smile
Two, actually.

Do you?

Cats do fine without tail. smile
Was it removed for health reasons, or is it a bobtail cat?

They look like this
But they both have lost weight, so they're a bit skinnier than on that picture. razz

Different food/better food without grains, and a feeding schedule. I don't free-feed them anymore. Never had actually. But it was never really clear how much food I had to give them. But now I know. smile

The black and white cat is named Hiro, the other is called Suki.
Yours?

What a coincidence! smile